UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

FNA1111 Introduction to contemporary practices 1

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

FNA1111 Introduction to contemporary practices 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 9 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: Any VPR or VIS Level 1 unit

Prerequisite: You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Art (F2003) or a Fine Art double degree

Overview

This unit is the first in a sequence to introduce you to a range of leading contemporary art practices and interdisciplinary methodologies. The unit facilitates an experimental approach to conceptual, material and technical processes through painting, sculpture, print, photography, video, jewellery, glass and digital fabrication. Associated projects are introduced based on theories of contemporary art practice, collaborative practices and a variety of research based strategies. You will begin to develop inventive and sustainable solutions to a series of projects that will enable you to develop a personal methodology and material language.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Studio project 1
    50%
  • Studio project 2
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Initiate conceptual and material solutions to projects set across a range of fine art media;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate an understanding of various production methods used in the studio environment, have an appreciation of various mediums, their properties and uses, and be able to work with materials and techniques in an experimental and sustainable manner;

  3. 3

    Identify interdisciplinary approaches within the fine art field at both individual and collaborative levels;

  4. 4

    Identity and position developmental processes that synthesise observation, analysis, experimentation and critique within diverse modes of cultural practice;

  5. 5

    Define the theoretical and material rationale of the artwork within the field of fine art practice;

  6. 6

    Acknowledge Indigenous cultures, knowledge and values.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities72 hours

12 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 6 hours of independent study and studio practice.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Mr Charlie Sofo
Chief Examiners
Mr Charlie Sofo

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FNA1111?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

What can I take after FNA1111?

FNA1111 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including FNA1112, FNA2111, PHO2202 and PHO2207. Those lead on to 9 units in all.

When is FNA1111 offered?

In 2023, FNA1111 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

Does FNA1111 have an exam?

No. FNA1111 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Fine Art
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available